Catalytic Cracking

Will turn from orange to colourless in the presence of alkenes

Will remain orange in the presence of alkanes

Where very small molecules (monomers) join together to form a very large molecule

Name given to something that cannot be broken down by bacteria or microbes

Plastics made from cornstarch are now being developed because they are

Made by the hydration of ethene with steam in the presence of a catalyst

Formed during fermetation using renewable resources such as sugar

Have hydrophillic and hydrophobic properties

Oil dispersed in a solvent e.g. ice-cream,salad cream

Process used to harden vegetable oils using 60 degree Celsius and a nickel catalyst